A Study to Analyze the Students’ Intentions to use the Digital Library provided by Higher Education Commission (HEC) at the Post-Graduate Level

Abstract

Digital libraries allow users to have access to diverse resources of international information. Intentions of the users regarding the use of digital libraries vary among different groups. This study investigated the students’ intentions to use HEC digital library at the post-graduate level in Pakistan. All the students enrolled in the M. Phill Education (2nd and 4th semester) were the population of research. The sample size of 112 was determined by using online available software i.e; www.surveysystem.com. The data was collected through a questionnaire and analyzed by using a statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). Students perceived the digital library as useful for reading books, accessing online magazines, newspapers and previously conducted thesis. Students had positive intentions toward the effective use of digital libraries for educational development. Teachers and supervisors should take responsibility and promote the use and effectiveness of digital libraries among students.